I am not very well versed in the runes, but I prefer the Elder Futhark. I would not want a "Yes or No" answer to a question as some do, I wish for a more complex answer that I must discover the true meaning of myself. though this would be frustrating at times, I believe that a more meaningful deeper answer is the way to go.

(I'm going to be on a lot of old forums today since I finally have some free time)

While my preferred method of divination is Seidr, I do love the runes as well. I do two methods. The first method is the toss method, where you just read where they land. My second favorite method is the one Freya Aswynn uses. here is a link to her doing a reading for someone https://youtu.be/mirwdzr1Fqs

I made my runes (I have a now barely visible scar on my chest from getting the blood for them) although I have been considering making or buying a new set recently from a woman who makes particularly nice rune sets. I am not very artistically talented, and while making them is preferred, my personal opinion is that if you have no love or even negative emotions for your tools they won't be good tools to use.

The blank rune upsets me for some reason. I don't know why people ever include it.

(make sure to check out the youtube link. Freya Aswynn is pretty cool imo, despite her being wicca-tru I believe)